"Test! I want to test!"
The young man blushed and shouted loudly, which directly disturbed the students who were having a heated debate, and everyone turned around involuntarily.
In full view of everyone, the young man stiffened his neck and insisted:
"If I don't test it, how can I know if you are just a good talker and feel guilty for nothing?"
When Xu Jinyu heard this, her jade face turned cold:
"So you clearly know that what you are doing now is likely to destroy someone, and you still insist on doing so?"
Hearing this, the young man gritted his teeth but did not let go. Xu Jinyu sneered:
"Then I dare to ask you, this matter is related to my reputation. Since you want to test it, what will you bet on?"
Xu Jinyu had just said so many words in one breath. Now his face was pale and his breath was a little unsteady. Only his pair of obsidian eyes were showing a firm color.
After the young man met Xu Jinyu's eyes, he couldn't help but take a step back, but then he gritted his teeth and took out a piece of beautiful jade from his arms:
"If you really write down the secretaries of the debate venue that you have read these days, I, Zhao Qingyang, will be able to do whatever I want in the future. This is a token of my Zhao family!"
As soon as Zhao Qingyang finished speaking, someone immediately took a breath:
"My dear, what kind of day is this? In the past, the leader of the three talents, Wuya Langjun, personally selected the questions, and later, the Duke of Zhenguo and the Crown Prince showed up in person to Dongchen Wenbian!"
"Hey, this is a fight between gods, isn't it? However, the Prince of Zhenguo can't help but still needs to take the academy entrance examination?"
"Harm, you don't know that. It's a long story, but it has to have something to do with the biological father of the Duke of Zhenguo."
"Isn't the biological father of the crown prince Zhen Guo Gong the same as Zhen Guo Gong?"
"No, no, the old prince is still alive... However, this matter does not seem to be as interesting as the bet between the two gentlemen in front of me. Let's take a look first."
"...It's really interesting. A commonplace person dares to bet against the prince of Zhenguo on this literary debate. I'm afraid he is just a sensationalist."
"That's right, I didn't hear what the prince said, but he also boasted that he could memorize all the books provided by the debate venue!"
"It makes me laugh! If he can really memorize the books provided by this literary debate association, as long as he can enter Dongchen Academy in the future, I will wash all his clothes and socks before he leaves the academy!"
"Hahaha! Add me, add me. If you can memorize it, I can serve him with pen and ink every day."
Among the crowd, two scholars wearing dark robes came out. Their clothes were extremely exquisite. The hems of their clothes were embroidered with silver thread into stars, which spread from their backs. As they walked, stars seemed to shine.
"They are students from Dongchen Academy!"
"Oh my God! What a big deal? If the unknown boy really can't recite it, wouldn't he die of shame?"
"But, this is the punishment that a person who does such a sensational act in front of the public should bear! I really want to see the Duke of Zhenguo tear off his mask!"
Everyone was not optimistic about the bet between Xu Jinyu and Zhao Qingyang. Of course, Xu Jinyu was the only one who was not optimistic about it.
As everyone knows, books are expensive and paper is expensive in this world, and the rise of a poor family requires the accumulation of ancestral wealth for several generations.
At this moment, the young man standing in the corner, half-body covered in shadow, although he looked like a good girl, was dressed in shabby clothes, and it was obvious at a glance that he had nothing to offer and his family was bare.
Not to mention reading, it was already an honor for him to touch the books provided by Dongchen Academy, let alone, he dared to boast that he had memorized them all!
You know, the books in Dongchen Academy are so complicated. There are countless books released randomly every year, and many of them are rubbings of some unique and fragmented volumes that are not available in the market!
And a person who may never touch a book in his life dares to say that he took one month to write it down. It is really ridiculous!
Absolutely ridiculous!
The most ridiculous thing in the world!
"It's a bet! Boy, you should take it!"
"If the bet is established, when you lose, will you cry like a lady?"
…
Amidst the cheers and a few unpleasant vulgar words, Xu Jinyu lowered his eyes and glanced at the gleaming unicorn jade in Zhao Qingyang's hand, which seemed to be worth a lot at first glance. Hands, spread upward:
"Okay, I accept this bet."
Zhao Qingyang frowned when he saw that Xu Jinyu still didn't back down at this point. However, the dispute between the two had attracted many onlookers, and now they were in a dilemma.
Zhao Qingyang couldn't help but wonder, was he really going to force a living life to death as the young man said?
"Your Majesty, please let go."
Xu Jinyu's voice was calm, as if he didn't realize that he was already on the edge of a cliff. Even a gust of breeze was enough to break him to pieces.
Zhao Qingyang raised his head blankly, obeyed subconsciously, and let go.
But the next moment, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
The young man's words about the prince were so bland, with neither jealousy nor flattery, but it made him involuntarily act on his words.
"Your Majesty, please give me a question."
Xu Jinyu stood up and talked to Zhao Qingyang for so long. He was already a little exhausted. This was the strength he had gained this month. At this moment, he sat down directly and generously, ignoring the strange and good-looking looks.
Looking at Xu Jinyu's confident look, Zhao Qingyang began to doubt himself:
Could such a confident person really be a fraud?
But soon, Zhao Qingyang shook his head. No, he had never seen such a person before. How could he be fooled again?
Zhao Qingyang thought this and calmed down:
"Okay, since you said so, please be sure that your knowledge is as tough as your mouth!"
After Zhao Qingyang finished speaking, he took a deep breath and walked directly to the bookshelf in the corner. He randomly pulled out a book and took a closer look. It turned out to be "Xu Xiake's Travels".
Zhao Qingyang very much suspected that Dongchen Academy placed such a book here just to confuse some weak-minded people.
Later, Zhao Qingyang returned with the book and showed the title:
"What I got was "Xu Xiake's Travels"."
Before Xu Jinyu could speak, everyone took a breath of cold air for him:
"Good guy, is the first book a travelogue?"
"Travel notes... just read them in your spare time, who would memorize them!"
"It's over, it's over, stop looking, this guy will definitely lose!"
The voice of the bad-mouther was almost drowning out Zhao Qingyang's voice. At this moment, Gao Wuya came over and opened a landscape folding fan with a "snap":
"Quiet, since the two gentlemen are betting against each other, how about the one who has the audacity to make the decision?"
Xu Jinyu just sat at the table, looking motionless. At this moment, she just nodded indispensably.
"Qingyang naturally recognizes the character of the Gao family."
After Zhao Qingyang agreed, Gao Wuya shook his folding fan and said:
"Please ask the crown prince to ask the question."
Zhao Qingyang looked at Xu Jinyu who was sitting at the table and looking at him seriously, and took another deep breath:
"First question: Where did Xiake go on the third day of September in Wuwu (1618 AD)?"
Xu Jinyu closed her eyes and found the travel diary of Xu Xiake in the bookshelf of her mind according to her memory.
And at the moment Xu Jinyu closed her eyes, everyone couldn't help but start talking:
"What's going on? What are you doing?"
"It's just a mystery! I can't understand eight hundred serious sages' books. Who has the time to memorize them all in a travel book? Not to mention such a child with a yellow mouth!"
"Look, look, I can't answer the first question! Young man, it's better not to lie!"
"Hey, is this kid just pretending to be a ghost?"
"Admit defeat, admit defeat, we won't laugh at you if you can't recite your travel notes, but you need to change your habit of talking big!"
"How can this be done? The prince Zhen Guo has already bet his identity. He is just a commoner, and it is already a promotion for him to ride for the prince! I see, a person like him should never die in this life. Enter the imperial examination!"
Zhao Qingyang couldn't help but frowned as he listened to the crowd's comments.
These good people are used to watching the excitement and not taking it too seriously!
But, can the young man in front of me really answer it?
Zhao Qingyang originally hated those opportunistic people, but now for some reason he was already worried about Xu Jinyu.
Just when everyone could hardly contain their eagerness to expose the "liar", Xu Jinyu opened her eyes and spoke clearly and calmly:
"Go out of Baiyue Langmei Temple and arrive at Taoyuan Bridge. On the lower right side of the small bridge... maples and pine trees alternate with each other in five colors, as bright as an embroidery. ②"
Xu Jinyu originally wanted to finish the recitation in one breath, but his lungs were not strong enough. At this point, he couldn't help but secretly make up his mind - he must practice his lungs' strength in the future, and relax first when he has nothing to do!
Xu Jinyu picked up the tea, took a sip, and relieved the dryness of his mouth and tongue. Just when he was about to continue memorizing, Gao Wuya reacted first, closed the folding fan with a "snap", and struck in the palm of his hand:
"Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! It seems that this gentleman has really written down this travel diary!"
Zhao Qingyang also came to his senses from his confused state at this time. When Xu Jinyu was reciting it, he stared at it without making any mistakes!
Simply incredible!
At this time, everyone who was as quiet as a chicken seemed to have regained the ability to breathe:
"Really, did you recite it? Are you sure it wasn't random nonsense?"
"I think you are the one who is talking nonsense! Just now I squeezed in beside the prince and got it right word by word. If you make a mistake in a word, I will take off my head and give it to you!"
"My dear, is there really such a god? I'll always remember him after seeing him. Isn't this a legend?"
"No, I can't say that this husband just memorized it on purpose, or that he likes travel notes and has dabbled in them!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately became suspicious. This "Travel Notes of Xu Xiake" had been popular for some time in the previous dynasty and had been highly praised by literati and poets who loved landscapes. It was a must-read for those who loved traveling.
If this young man is unable to swim but loves to swim, this "Xu Xiake's Travels" is nothing more than a blind cat hitting a dead mouse!
Zhao Qingyang was divided at this moment. On the one hand, he was amazed by the young man's true talent, but on the other hand, he was doubtful because of the words of the people around him.
"Your Majesty, go on, I'm still in a hurry to go home for dinner."
Xu Jinyu urged impatiently. This bet, which was related to the personal freedom of the prince of this dynasty, was more important to him than not having a meal.
"Good guy! This kid is so crazy! Your Majesty, find a difficult book and see how arrogant this kid can be!"
"That's right! Are you rushing to eat, or do you want to take the opportunity to escape?"
Xu Jinyu was too lazy to pay attention to these people at first, but he didn't expect these people to take advantage of them. Xu Jinyu frowned and put down the tea cup.
"boom!"
The sound of the tea cup hitting the wooden table was neither loud nor quiet, but it attracted everyone's attention.
But when I saw the young man sitting in the armchair supporting the arms of the chair with his arms and fingers naturally crossed, a different and unruly smile appeared on his pale face:
"Okay, let's play the big one! You can take any of the books on the shelf. If anyone can't answer the question, I'll surrender, okay?!"
